Nearly half of SMEs switch to UK suppliers in effort to combat climate change

Posted on 26 Jul 2022 by The Manufacturer

The latest NatWest Sustainable Business Tracker shows encouraging signs that UK businesses are seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of their supply chains.

Nearly half of all SMEs (46%) have already switched to a domestic supplier due to sustainability concerns. A further 20% are looking to re-shore at least part of their supply chain to boost sustainability during the year ahead. This suggests that approximately two-thirds of SMEs (66%) will have switched at least some of their external…

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